Last Chance to Register for Tourism Week Workshop

Sunday, May 1, 2016 11:00 PM

Engineering Experiences will be the topic of conversation at the South Shore CVA's annual Tourism Luncheon as well as the Tourism Workshop on May 4and May 5, respectively. Both the lunch and workshop will be held at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, Ind. as a part of National Travel and Tourism Week.

Guest speaker, Joe Veneto collaborates with destinations and hospitality professionals to increase visitation and drive economic development. Attendees will learn techniques to create connections, nurture the narrative, and impact the feelings of customers to create an engaging experience. Tickets for the workshop are $20/person.

The Tourism Workshop with Joe Veneto will be held on May 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and includes Continental Breakfast. The workshop will help attendees create an action plan using Veneto's "Experience Formula."

To purchase tickets or learn more, contact Danielle Sparavalo at the South Shore CVA by calling 219-554-2229. The Indiana Welcome Center is located at 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, Ind. 46373. National Travel and Tourism Week is a nationwide tradition celebrated annually since 1984. This year's national Tourism Week is May 1 - 7.